An amendment to prohibit the use of funds in the bill to pay for an abortion, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus is carried to term. Also, funds may not be used to administer any health plan for Federal employees which would provide benefits for abortions except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus is carried to term.

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Amendment Number
159
Description
An amendment to prohibit the use of funds in the bill to pay for an abortion, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus is carried to term. Also, funds may not be used to administer any health plan for Federal employees which would provide benefits for abortions except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus is carried to term.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 8, 1983
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 226 - 182 (Record Vote No: 178).
Submitted Date
Jun 8, 1983
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 159 — Informed